Cost estimates released for 8 options for resolving freight rail issue Construction of the Southwest LRT Line (Green Line Extension) will require that freight rail traffic on the preferred LRT route in Minneapolis is either adjusted or relocated to St. Louis Park. July 17, 2013
Council approves light rail for Bottineau Transitway The Metropolitan Council has approved light rail for the 13-mile Bottineau Transitway between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, an important step toward building out a regional transitway system. May 8, 2013
Kimley-Horn, AECOM chosen to begin preliminary engineering The Southwest Light Rail Transit line took a major step forward today to opening in 2018 when the Metropolitan Council authorized preliminary engineering contracts with Kimley-Horn and AECOM. December 19, 2012
White House support affirms the status of Southwest LRT Project Statement from Metropolitan Council Chair Susan Haigh on the announcement by President Obama. October 1, 2012
Light rail best option to support job growth in Southwest Corridor Met Council testifies before legislature on need for expanded transit system. March 12, 2012
Council approves METRO name, vehicle graphics for LRT/BRT transitway system System name and vehicle branding completes Met Council framework. February 23, 2012
FTA gives go-ahead to start engineering on Southwest Corridor light-rail transit project The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has granted approval to begin preliminary engineering (PE) on the region’s third light-rail transit project, the Southwest Corridor. September 2, 2011
Southwest Corridor will be light rail, Council decides The Metropolitan Council approved light rail on the 14-mile Southwest Corridor between downtown Minneapolis and Eden Prairie. June 7, 2010